Friday, 31 January 2014

What Is Life Without Mystery?

Life Is A Mystery - ATC

Mystery. I love the word. For me, it
conjures up images of smoke and mirrors, the positive and negative
aspects of religious fervour, the secret of the inexplicable. Was the reason for the birth of the word in the 14th century much different from our use of it today?

Mystery
spurs us on, a kind of Muse who quietly nudges us to explore, discover,
and find our ultimate truth...in essence, to "know".

I
chose to illustrate this line, attributed to Mother Teresa, from the
Grand Circle Corporation book of quotes . The substrate for the card is
illustration board. Dreamy shades of Distress Inks and acrylic paint set
the background. In addition to the art paper and a wrapper from a
Hershey's Kiss, I rubber stamped images using metallic acrylic paint.
The thoughtful woman pondering her fate was over stamped with a
Fleur-de-lis, a symbol representing wisdom, faith, and chivalry.

Our paths are many, but mystery and the search for answers and meaning in our Art and in our life, inspires us all.

About Me

Artists, dancers, writers, and poets search for a Muse for guidance, inspiration, passion, and the spark of creativity.

As a member of Sisterhood of the Muse, my Blog is home to the work of artists, and like-minded souls, who hear her voice and allow the fascination to begin.

As a visual artist and dancer, I enjoy exploring the
seduction of spirit and following the journey wherever it may take me. Utilizing a variety of techniques, my work is a
convergence of the traditional with the digital...in both the visual and performing arts.

Above all, I am a great believer in Synchronicity and love the idea that it can lead to the most profound aha moments we can experience in life and in Art.

My desire is to share what inspires me, entertain those who choose to visit, and perhaps spark the sense of wonder and creativity that dwells in us all.